I used to say that I “suffer” from anxiety and this verb choice had that effect – it made me suffer. One day, I decided to change my language and see if my body, mind and soul would follow. I will share how my rejection of the word “suffer” shaped a new way of living that I never dreamed was possible.
I will illustrate how the power of language creates our realities and challenge you to see how terminology used to describe aging, such as “suffering,” “incapable,” and “disabled,” is creating a system that inspires just that.
Stephanie Erickson is a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience as a geriatric social worker. Her primary area of practice focuses on…
Stephanie Erickson is a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience as a geriatric social worker. Her primary area of practice focuses on Dementia and decision-making capacity. She works with seniors living autonomously, in care facilities, in acute care at the hospital, and who are living with family. Stephanie also provides training and consultation to families, the Alzheimer’s Society, community groups, financial and legal institutions and at professional conferences. She hosts her own weekly podcast called Caregivers’ Circle. She founded Erickson Resource Group which offers holistic services to seniors and their families. Check out her free guide to initiating conversations with aging relatives.
